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Cwmbran graffiti artist's work goes on show

Rob Carlton is a self taught graffiti artist from Cwmbran and is currently exhibiting his work at the Barnabas art house. Pictured is a portrait of John Lennon. (8236750)

Rob Carlton is a self taught graffiti artist from Cwmbran and is currently exhibiting his work at the Barnabas art house. Pictured is Rob looking at his Tom Jones portrait at the exhibition. (8236754)

Rob Carlton is a self taught graffiti artist from Cwmbran and is currently exhibiting his work at the Barnabas art house. Pictured is Rob at the exhibition with his art collection on the walls. (8236757)

Rob Carlton is a self taught graffiti artist from Cwmbran and is currently exhibiting his work at the Barnabas art house. Pictured is Rob at the exhibition with his art collection on the walls. (8236761)

Mr Carlton, or ‘Panik’, which is his tag name, said the Amy Winehouse piece was the most fun to do.

“Everything comes as I go along. Like with the Amy one, I got really into it and just listened to all the music and immersed myself,” he said. “It’s the whole experience, not just the image.”

Each piece can take anywhere between two days and two weeks to complete.

He said: “I was a bit shy about showing my work until recently.

“I took a couple of pieces down to the gallery and asked Janet to have a look. She had some faith.

“There’s been some good feedback. I’m just happy to see it on a wall. It’s not as intimidating as some graffiti.”

The exhibition will be at Barnabas Arts House in New Ruperra Street, Newport until the end of August. All of the pieces are for sale. His second exhibition will be at the Riverfront, from the end of the summer.

His work is outstanding. I have two big hand painted pieces of art from rob and he is amazing. He can do anything and is currently working on a piece for me for one of my favourite artists and I cant wait for him to finish it. keep up the great work rob!

His work is outstanding. I have two big hand painted pieces of art from rob and he is amazing. He can do anything and is currently working on a piece for me for one of my favourite artists and I cant wait for him to finish it. keep up the great work rob!DJ wyld flame